Model 27 at the LGS
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jsfricks
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Put that 27 in a gallon baggie and soak it in Kroil for a couple of days and take a true copper penny and you’ll be shocked how easily those flecks of rust will pop off. Then finish up with some Kroil and Bronze wool (Ace Hardware, Amazon) and it’ll look better than it did.
Time's a wastin'...
bruce381
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get it just saw a good one 5 inch 1800 in CA.
I have wanted a 3.5" Model 27 for years. The few I have encountered have been over my budget.
In the era of 1981/1982 the Gunshop I worked parttime at received a large shipment of 5" Model 27s blued. So many that the shop had a sale on them. I could have put one on layaway but I yearned for a 3.5".
In the era of 1981/1982 the Gunshop I worked parttime at received a large shipment of 5" Model 27s blued. So many that the shop had a sale on them. I could have put one on layaway but I yearned for a 3.5".
Jack Flash
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It may be gone by now. I would guess it would be $1,500 with better condition stocks and no freckling. As it is, assuming everything else is ok, $1,000 to $1,200 would be the asking price in gun shops in my area.
So the questions:
You said "on second look". Does that mean you went there twice to see it? Was there something you didn't like about it?
I assume you have handled it. Does the action seem smooth, cylinder turns fine, etc.?
Have you made purchases at this shop before? Are they reasonably honest? Do they guarantee it will shoot?
If there are no red flags, you should be there when they open tomorrow.
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"On second look" means I didn't notice it immediately when I looked at that side. I flipped it over and looked at the left side, then flipped it back to the right side and took a slow look and saw the freckling pretty quick.
Everything seemed smooth with it and I've handled a lot of S&W revolvers. I have two issues.
1. I'm not a collector. I'm a shooter, and I have a lot of .38/.357 revolvers. There's only so many that one can shoot. I really like the ones I have and I'm just not sure I have room in the range rotation for another. Deal of the Century or not. I'm retired on a fixed income and spend thousands of dollars a year on my hobby already, just shooting. Not that I can't afford it, just not sure I should. Sometimes you have to be an adult, no matter how painful.
2. I've known the owner of the shop for over 20 years, from long before he ever even had a gun store. We have a history. When he first pulled it out I said "Oh, it's a six inch" he said "No, it's a four inch". I looked at it knew it wasn't a four inch, and realized it was a 5" and went "Oh hell it's a five inch". He pulled out a tape measure. "Damn, you're right". So he knows now. He didn't even know they made 5" barrels. He's a 1911 guy at heart and revolvers? Not his thing. I did tip him off that it was a stupid price. But he's a friend which I value much more than a good deal.
I'm going to have to let it sit and I'll be back there in a couple of weeks and see if he's re-priced it. If he hasn't I'll tip you guys off to it's whereabouts. He's an FFL so there's no reason he can't ship it. He's also a Texas Certified Peace Officer although he's only ever worked as a reserve sheriff deputy. Totally trustworthy and I'd trust him with my life. Like I said, we have a history.
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For that price, even if there’s a little freckling, it is worth it.
Not if there’s a ton though.
For me, I’d Refinish and have a perfect, refinished gun that did not lose any value because it was a bargain to start with and now it looks perfect.. That’s my thinking anyway.
hkcavalier
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$719? That's about what I paid for mine...10 years ago. It's a very good deal for someone, even if that's not you. Like you, I pass on good deals all the time since I don't really see myself shooting the gun. If it's a really good deal, I pick it up as possible trade fodder down the road. I'm not an FFL so am careful about buying for the sole purpose of reselling for profit.
Shooter grade 27-2 from 1965 that came to me with a worn cylinder stop. One part and some filing and it's a nice, tight gun again.
Shooter grade 27-2 from 1965 that came to me with a worn cylinder stop. One part and some filing and it's a nice, tight gun again.
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Hey Doug, down,boy!
Wow, so many positive waves (Thank you, Donald Sutherland) for a garden run 5" M27 suspect at only $719. Wonder where I've gone astray: I've got a 3.5" M27 that I can't stand or even look at!Kaaskop49
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Daimler1989
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I don't want to spoil anyone's fun, but I bought this one ten years ago. Unseen, online, I was looking for a not too expensive shooter. The dealer told me that the gun had not been shot much and had light rust freckles. I paid the equivalent of $320 (in euros) at the time. After a thorough inspection, I realized that it had hardly fired more than one or two boxes of ammunition. The freckles are no longer visible. As a shooter, it is simply perfect.
regards from Germany
Ulrich
regards from Germany
Ulrich
Some years back I had a 3Ts 5" 27-2 that was 99%, and it was so pretty I couldn't bring myself to shoot it. The one you are describing would fit perfectly into my current accumulation. No more safe queens for me!
OP if you’re on a fixed income, buy it and resell it here on the forum. You can make a few bucks and someone who appreciates it can get a good price.
